Vijadasami (Dassera) - the culmination of the nine nights; meaning victory to the Goddess. This is the most auspicious festival. The festivities culminate on the tenth day, called variously Vijayadashmi, Dassera (var, Dushera) when people in most parts of the country burn effigies of great evil persons in the stories of the Hindu Scripturese - Ravana, Meghanatha and Kumbhakarna.

Deepavali (Diwali) - the festival of light. Legends have it that Lord Krishna raised his hand and diverted a meteor or asteroid, which burst into millions of pieces and lit up the night skies. Hence, this festival recalls the lights in the night skies. People of all faiths celebrate Diwali.